IT Security Coordinator for Sollentuna Municipality

Sollentuna Municipality is in an exciting development phase where cybersecurity and information security work is being strengthened to meet future requirements. We are now seeking an IT Security Coordinator responsible for leading the coordinated work of securing our IT systems and protecting sensitive information. As an IT Security Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to build working methods, processes, and structures that will be crucial for the municipality's long-term security capabilities. You will become part of the municipality's IT Operations Unit, which consists of 15 employees. The unit is organized into different service areas, each led by a service area manager responsible for strategically and tactically managing and developing their area. The service area managers work closely with our contracted suppliers. The unit also includes an IT Operations Manager who supports the organization's operations managers in maintaining and developing systems within operations. Responsibilities As an IT Security Coordinator, you play an important role in protecting the municipality's systems, data, and users against digital threats. You are responsible for coordinating and developing the municipality's IT security work in close cooperation with operations, suppliers, and the municipality's CISO/Information Security Coordinator. The focus is on governance, monitoring, risk management, and ensuring that IT security is integrated into the municipality's working methods and processes. In day-to-day work, you monitor the IT security situation, participate as a requirements setter, follow up on our suppliers, and educate users on IT security issues based on information and IT security policies. On a broader level, you help develop the municipality's IT security strategy together with the CISO/Information Security Coordinator. You assess risks and propose new solutions, collaborating with other departments to ensure that security work is a natural part of the entire organization. Your main responsibilities Coordinate the municipality's IT security work. Drive and follow up on work related to NIS2, the Cybersecurity Act, and internal governance documents. Support operations with risk analyses, information classification, and security assessments. Ensure that IT security requirements are specified in procurements and supplier contracts. Monitor suppliers' compliance with the municipality's security requirements. Coordinate the management and follow-up of IT security incidents. Plan and conduct training and information initiatives. Participate in work on the municipality's information security management system (LIS). Collaborate with the municipality's CISO, operations, authorities, and other municipalities. Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: Experience driving, coordinating, or developing work within IT security, information security, or cybersecurity. A good understanding of IT infrastructure and modern IT environments, but your primary strength is translating security requirements into practical operational work. Experience with risk management, governance documents, audits, compliance, or supplier management. Knowledge of relevant regulations and frameworks such as NIS2, the Cybersecurity Act, ISO 27001, and MSB's guidelines. Knowledge of CIS Controls and its fundamental principles. We consider it meritorious if you also have experience working in a municipality. In this recruitment, we place great emphasis on your personal suitability. The role will involve many contact points with other operations within the municipality, and we consider it very important that you are easy to collaborate with, are pedagogical and communicative. You are initiative-taking, driven, and have an ability to see the big picture while being a specialist in your field. We consider it self-evident that you have high integrity. Recruitment Process Interviews will take place in weeks 37 and 38. For final candidates, personality tests and knowledge tests will be used as part of the selection process. The position is classified in the security category. Employment requires a passing result in security vetting with record check, conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act. The position is classified for war preparedness. What We Offer Welcome to Sollentuna – a municipality full of possibilities! Together, we make Sollentuna better every day for our residents, entrepreneurs, and organizations. We have clear and ambitious goals to create security, welfare, and sustainable growth. We offer you a meaningful and enjoyable job in a stable environment where the ambition level is high. With us, you get fantastic colleagues who want to make a difference for others. Now we are looking for someone who is innovative, responsible, and welcoming. Join us on the journey to create Sweden's most attractive municipality!

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